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Mashed potato vs. Burger King Whopper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mashed potato and Burger King Whopper

  • Mashed potato contains less Iron, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin K, Vitamin B3, and Folate than Burger King Whopper.
  • Burger King Whopper's daily need coverage for Iron is 51% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Mashed potato is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, potato, mashed and BURGER KING, WHOPPER, no cheese.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +69.2%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +1309.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +1186.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Equal in Sodium - 313
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 12% 11% 26% 26% 40% 6% 12% 13% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 164% 13% 39% 15% 41% 78% 5% 24% 100%
Contains more Potassium +69.2%
Contains more Copper +169.2%
Contains more Calcium +116.7%
Contains more Iron +1309.7%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +1186.4%
Contains more Manganese +83.7%
Contains more Selenium +2175%
Equal in Sodium - 313

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +230.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 9% 0% 0% 4% 4% 21% 0% 28% 7% 9% 15%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 1% 54% 41% 54% 11% 21% 36% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin E +180%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +166%
Contains more Folate +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +230.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Protein +550.9%
Contains more Fats +355.3%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Other +14.3%
3% 15% 80%
Protein: 1.65 g
Fats: 2.82 g
Carbs: 14.65 g
Water: 79.62 g
Other: 1.26 g
11% 13% 19% 56%
Protein: 10.74 g
Fats: 12.84 g
Carbs: 18.55 g
Water: 56.43 g
Other: 1.44 g
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Protein +550.9%
Contains more Fats +355.3%
Contains more Carbs +26.6%
Contains more Other +14.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.5%
22% 27% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.577 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.72 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.342 g
34% 38% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.25 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.685 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.389 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +550.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Starch +11.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1600%
Contains more Fructose +765%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
96%
Starch: 12.1 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.2 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
76% 10% 10% 4%
Starch: 13.53 g
Sucrose: 1.7 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 1.73 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.67 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Starch +11.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1600%
Contains more Fructose +765%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mashed potato Burger King Whopper
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mashed potato Burger King Whopper Opinion
Net carbs 13.35g 16.75g Burger King Whopper
Protein 1.65g 10.74g Burger King Whopper
Fats 2.82g 12.84g Burger King Whopper
Carbs 14.65g 18.55g Burger King Whopper
Calories 89kcal 233kcal Burger King Whopper
Starch 12.1g 13.53g Burger King Whopper
Fructose 0.2g 1.73g Burger King Whopper
Sugar 0.5g 4.22g Mashed potato
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Burger King Whopper
Calcium 18mg 39mg Burger King Whopper
Iron 0.31mg 4.37mg Burger King Whopper
Magnesium 15mg 18mg Burger King Whopper
Phosphorus 59mg 90mg Burger King Whopper
Potassium 286mg 169mg Mashed potato
Sodium 306mg 313mg Mashed potato
Zinc 0.22mg 2.83mg Burger King Whopper
Copper 0.035mg 0.013mg Mashed potato
Manganese 0.098mg 0.18mg Burger King Whopper
Selenium 0.8µg 18.2µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin A 185IU Mashed potato
Vitamin A RAE 43µg Mashed potato
Vitamin E 0.42mg 0.15mg Mashed potato
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.215mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.175mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B3 1.08mg 2.873mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B5 0.173mg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.091mg Mashed potato
Folate 9µg 47µg Burger King Whopper
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Mashed potato
Vitamin K 5.9µg 19.5µg Burger King Whopper
Tryptophan 0.07mg Burger King Whopper
Threonine 0.374mg Burger King Whopper
Isoleucine 0.345mg Burger King Whopper
Leucine 0.762mg Burger King Whopper
Lysine 0.593mg Burger King Whopper
Methionine 0.208mg Burger King Whopper
Phenylalanine 0.461mg Burger King Whopper
Valine 0.416mg Burger King Whopper
Histidine 0.253mg Burger King Whopper
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Mashed potato
Trans Fat 0.105g 0.507g Mashed potato
Saturated Fat 0.577g 4.25g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Mashed potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.72g 4.685g Burger King Whopper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.342g 3.389g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g 0.002g Burger King Whopper
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.146g 2.757g Burger King Whopper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.174g 0.275g Burger King Whopper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mashed potato Burger King Whopper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Mashed potato
22%
Burger King Whopper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Mashed potato
49%
Burger King Whopper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mashed potato
Mashed potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.673g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Burger King Whopper
Burger King Whopper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mashed potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170699/nutrients
  2. Burger King Whopper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170727/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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